Tag: metabolism

Beware. In this new video, I share why you want to stay away from this fad: HCG. You know people who took HCG to lose weight, right? It’s right up there with fen-phen, Olestra, and so many other man-made debacles trying to get us out of doing the work of getting to our ideal weight.…

Power Plate® Vibration Technology Improves Total Health in Under an Hour I have something exciting to share with you, something that gives you the ability to get the physical, mental, and therapeutic BENEFITS of long-term cardio and strength-training workouts—in just 15 minutes, three times a week! PLUS this technology gives you impressive detoxification and bone health benefits…

All estimates I’ve read are that 25 to 50 percent or more of American women have significant thyroid issues. Possibly over half of women over 40. Most of these women are undiagnosed. If you have low thyroid, which is the most common thyroid problem, symptoms may be low energy, slow metabolism / weight gain, dry…

This is Chris, the GSG webmaster. Robyn has been in Michigan for a week and I have been posting her blogs. I accidentally posted part 2 yesterday without part 1. I remedy that here: Dear GreenSmoothieGirl: I’m drinking green smoothies, and you said they were low calorie, high nutrition! Why have I GAINED two pounds…

Patti wrote and said, “I hope you’ll be willing to share with us a bit about your detox experiences as well as a few ideas on raw meals for those of us who can only be with you in spirit as our budgets right now are overloaded.” When you detox, the liver, kidneys, lymph system,…

Raw food promotes weight loss in people who need to lose, and weight gain in people who are severely underweight from malnourishment. Remember that unless you’re being excessive with nuts and seeds, raw food inherently is lower in fat and starch, which are what lead to weight gain. To lose weight, following are a…

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GreenSmoothieGirl and GSGLife founder, Robyn Openshaw’s passion for educating people about diet and nutrition arose from her own personal journey. 20 years ago, Robyn weighed over 200 pounds and had 21 chronic diseases.

Getting off the Standard American Diet proved a lifesaver. Robyn lost 70 pounds without dieting, by converting to a whole-foods, mostly plant-based diet. Twenty years later, she is a competitive athlete, free of all disease and symptoms, and at her ideal weight.